Autumn 64 into 65 Execution of Christians in Rome 64 or 65 Execution of Peter and Paul in Rome Autumn 64 into 65 Gospel of Mark Composed in Rome
August 70 Destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem & massacre of Jewish priests and their families by Romans. Titus is emperor. Mid 70s Gospel of Matthew Composed in Great Antioch on the Orontes 80s Pharisees begin to advocate that all who believe the Messiah has already come must no longer be welcome in Judaism. Roman Empire begins to set legal prescriptions against Christians. Mid 80s Gospel of Luke/Acts Composed in Great Antioch on the Orontes Late 90s Gospel of John Composed in EphesusWritten by Alexander J. Shaia, PhD and available under resources at www.quadratos.comI also attach here two files taken from the works of John Shelby Spong. They are given purely as a means to search the scriptural context of much which has shaped the 'mainstream' Christian belief structure, and, to view such beliefs through a different 'contemporary' lens...